Grammar - Present Simple Passive (Pre-intermediate) II.
In this short quiz of 25 questions, you can have an extra practice of the Passive Voice in the Present Simple tense. Note that there can be tricky questions where you don't have to use the passive voice.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the verb you have to use in the passive? ... + 3rd form
- 2.
The teacher ... by angry parents every day.
- A.
Calls
- B.
Call
- C.
Is called
- D.
Are alled
Correct Answer
C. Is calledExplanation
The correct answer is "is called." In this sentence, the subject is "teacher" and it is being referred to in the passive voice. The verb "is called" indicates that the teacher is being given a name or title by someone else, in this case, angry parents. The use of "is called" suggests that the teacher is regularly being referred to or addressed in a certain way by the parents.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Jeans are weared by men and women.
- B.
Jeans is worn by men and women.
- C.
Jeans are wore by men and women.
- D.
Jeans are worn by men and women.
Correct Answer
D. Jeans are worn by men and women.Explanation
The correct sentence is "Jeans are worn by men and women." This is because "jeans" is a plural noun, so it should be followed by the plural form of the verb "to be" ("are") and the past participle form of the verb "to wear" ("worn"). Additionally, the sentence correctly uses the preposition "by" to show who is doing the wearing (men and women).Rate this question:
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- 4.
Kelly ... her parents only at the weekend.
- A.
Is met
- B.
Is meeted
- C.
Meets
- D.
Meet
Correct Answer
C. MeetsExplanation
The correct answer is "meets" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "meet" in the present tense for the third person singular subject "Kelly".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Rice ... in China.
- A.
Is ate
- B.
Is eat
- C.
Is eaten
- D.
Is eating
Correct Answer
C. Is eatenExplanation
The correct answer is "is eaten" because it follows the subject-verb agreement rule in the present tense. In this case, "Rice" is the subject and it is a non-count noun, so it should be paired with the singular form of the verb "is" and the past participle form of the verb "eat," which is "eaten."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Beautiful plants are ... (grow) in this garden.
Correct Answer
grown
Beautiful plants are grown in this garden.Explanation
The word "grown" is the correct answer because it is the past participle form of the verb "grow." In the given sentence, the phrase "Beautiful plants are grown in this garden" indicates that the plants are being cultivated or raised in the garden.Rate this question:
- 7.
Transform the followint sentence into a passive one. Many people drink coke.
Correct Answer
Coke is drunk by many people
Coke is drunk by many people.Explanation
The original sentence "Many people drink coke" is in active voice. To transform it into passive voice, the subject "Many people" is replaced with the object "Coke" and the verb "drink" is changed to its passive form "is drunk". The preposition "by" is added to indicate the doer of the action, which in this case is "many people". Therefore, the correct passive sentence is "Coke is drunk by many people."Rate this question:
- 8.
Complete the following sentence with one to four words. A guitar ... (play) with hands.
Correct Answer
is playedExplanation
The correct answer is "is played" because the sentence is in the passive voice and the subject "guitar" is receiving the action of being played.Rate this question:
- 9.
People ... (watch) by the police.
- A.
Is watched
- B.
Are watched
- C.
Watches
- D.
Watch
Correct Answer
B. Are watchedExplanation
The correct answer is "are watched." In this sentence, the word "people" is a plural noun, so the verb needs to be in the plural form as well. The present tense of the verb "watch" in the plural form is "are watched." This means that multiple people are being observed or monitored by the police.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Ice cream ... produced in many factories.
Correct Answer
is
wasExplanation
The verb "is" is used when referring to something in the present tense, indicating that ice cream is currently being produced in many factories. On the other hand, the verb "was" is used when referring to something in the past tense, indicating that ice cream was produced in many factories at some point in the past.Rate this question:
- 11.
Transform the following sentence into a passie one. They speak French in Canada.
Correct Answer
French is spoken in Canada.
French is spoken in Canada - 12.
Complete the following sentence with the appropriate form of the verb in brackets The cheese is ... (put) into the fridge by mom.
Correct Answer
putExplanation
The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that someone is performing the action of putting the cheese into the fridge. In this case, it is stated that "mom" is the one doing the action. Therefore, the appropriate form of the verb "put" is used, which is "put."Rate this question:
- 13.
Choose the correct sentences.
- A.
A hotel is built in London.
- B.
Madrid is visited by a lot of tourists.
- C.
The picture painted by Picasso.
- D.
Cars are drived very fast in Italy.
- E.
An umbrella is used when it's raining.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A hotel is built in London.
B. Madrid is visited by a lot of tourists.
E. An umbrella is used when it's raining.Explanation
The correct sentences are "A hotel is built in London," "Madrid is visited by a lot of tourists," and "An umbrella is used when it's raining." These sentences are grammatically correct and convey valid information.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Sushi isn't eaten so often in Hungary.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that sushi is not commonly consumed in Hungary. This implies that it is not a popular or frequently eaten food in the country. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" as it aligns with the statement provided.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Workers are paid a lot of salary in Eastern Europe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that workers are paid a lot of salary in Eastern Europe. However, the correct answer is false because Eastern Europe is generally known for having lower wages compared to Western Europe. While there may be some high-paying industries or specific companies in Eastern Europe, it is not accurate to say that workers are generally paid a lot of salary in the region.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Complete the following sentence with one to four words. Vegetables ... (buy) in the shop or in markets
Correct Answer
are boughtExplanation
The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (vegetables) is the receiver of the action (buying). The correct form of the verb "buy" to match the subject and tense is "are bought."Rate this question:
- 17.
Transcribe the following sentence into a passive one. People read books on the train.
Correct Answer
Books are read on the train.
Books are read on the trainExplanation
The original sentence "People read books on the train" has been transformed into a passive construction in the correct answer "Books are read on the train." In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence (people) becomes the object (books), and the object (books) becomes the subject. The verb "read" remains in the past tense. The prepositional phrase "on the train" remains unchanged in both the original and passive sentences.Rate this question:
- 18.
Complete the following sentence with one to four words Studens ... to school every day.
Correct Answer
goExplanation
The sentence is asking for a word or words that complete the sentence "Students ____ to school every day." The word that fits in the blank is "go." This is because "go" is the correct verb to describe the action of students traveling to school.Rate this question:
- 19.
Chocolate is hated by most people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Chocolate is hated by most people" is incorrect because chocolate is generally loved and enjoyed by a majority of people. It is a popular treat and is often associated with pleasure and indulgence. While it is possible for some individuals to dislike chocolate, it is not accurate to say that most people hate it. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Complete the following sentence with the appropriate form of the verb in brackets. English ... (teach) in a lot of language schools around the world.
Correct Answer
is taughtExplanation
English is taught in a lot of language schools around the world. This sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (English) receives the action of the verb (teach). The verb "is taught" is in the present tense and agrees with the subject.Rate this question:
- 21.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The chickens aren't feed in the evening.
- B.
The chickens are not fed in the evening.
- C.
The chickens don't are fed in the evening.
- D.
The chickens don't fed in the evening.
Correct Answer
B. The chickens are not fed in the evening.Explanation
The correct sentence is "The chickens are not fed in the evening." This sentence uses the correct verb tense and structure to convey the idea that the chickens do not receive food in the evening. The use of "are not fed" indicates the passive voice, which is appropriate for describing the action of feeding the chickens. The other options either use incorrect verb forms or incorrect word order, making them grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Put the words into the correct order to make a question. this / taken / by / bus / a lot of / is / people
Correct Answer
This bus is taken by a lot of people.Explanation
The given sentence is already in the correct order to form a question.Rate this question:
- 23.
The windows of the office building ... every Saturday.
- A.
Are cleaned
- B.
Is cleaned
- C.
Cleaned
- D.
Are cleared
Correct Answer
A. Are cleanedExplanation
The correct answer is "are cleaned" because the subject "windows of the office building" is plural, so the verb "cleaned" should also be plural to agree with the subject. The verb "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for plural subjects. Therefore, the windows of the office building are cleaned every Saturday.Rate this question:
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